Homestead flood & bushfire risk
Of Homestead’s 158 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 36.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Homestead’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Check a specific Homestead address
Risk varies property by property.
Hazard exposure
Where the hazards are in Homestead
Flood and bushfire areas across Homestead. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Homestead
Homestead sits in the Pentland police division, which recorded 33 reported offences in the 12 months to Jul 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 33 total. Figures are for the whole Pentland police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Homestead
Homestead can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Homestead
Charters Towers council approved 26 new dwellings in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Charters Towers council area (not just Homestead). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in Charters Towers
Compare Homestead with the rest of the council area, largest first.
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.